Shriners International Awareness Day

On June 6, 1876, the Imperial Council, the original governing body of Shriners International, was founded. To commemorate this important milestone, Shriners International has declared June 6 Shriners International Awareness Day.

Our Shriner Brothers from Supreme Council took part in Shriners International Awareness Day by donning their fezzes and having a little fun. Pictured left to right are: Matt Garrish, 32°; Darien Koons, 32°; Sovereign Grand Commander David A. Glattly, 33°; Richard Elliot, 33°; James Dill, Jr., 33°; Richard Travis, 33°; Kamel Oussayef, 33°, MSA; Kevin Hecht, 33°; Alan Heath, 33°; and Michael Russell, 32°.

The leadership of Shriners International is mindful that June 6 is also D-Day, the day in 1944 when Allied forces landed on the beach in Normandy to begin the invasion of northern France. Shriners International and members of its fraternity, including those at Supreme Council, honor the courage and sacrifice of everyone who served on D-Day.

Pictured left to right are: Matt Garrish, 32°; Darien Koons, 32°; Sovereign Grand Commander David A. Glattly, 33°; Richard Elliot, 33°; James Dill, Jr., 33°; Richard Travis, 33°; Kamel Oussayef, 33°, MSA; Kevin Hecht, 33°; Alan Heath, 33°; and Michael Russell, 32°.